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Subbuteo fans recreate some of football’s least sporting moments — from Eric Cantona’s kick to Wenger and Mourinho’s touchline bust-up

Not exactly model behaviour, but these are the scenes fans have created to mark Subbuteo's 70th anniversary

A MINI Vinnie Jones grabs Gazza’s goolies in Subbuteo form, after fans recreated some of football’s least sporting moments.

They have marked the 70th anniversary of the beloved table-top football game.

Robbie Fowler is 'snorting' a white pitch marking in one of the most controversial goal celebrations of all time
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Robbie Fowler is 'snorting' a white pitch marking in one of the most controversial goal celebrations of all timeCredit: Getty Images - Getty
No-one who saw Manchester United icon Eric Cantona's kung-fu kick will ever forget it
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No-one who saw Manchester United icon Eric Cantona's kung-fu kick will ever forget itCredit: Action Images
Paul Gascoigne mocks the 'dentist's chair' booze-up in his memorable celebration
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Paul Gascoigne mocks the 'dentist's chair' booze-up in his memorable celebrationCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Cool cat Zinedine Zidane lost his head in the 2006 World Cup when confronted by the Italians' style of play
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Cool cat Zinedine Zidane lost his head in the 2006 World Cup when confronted by the Italians' style of playCredit: Pixel
Vinnie Jones had Gazza by the balls back in the day
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Vinnie Jones had Gazza by the balls back in the dayCredit: Alamy

Other scenes include Robbie Fowler “snorting” a white pitch marking and Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho having a touchline bust-up. It’s not exactly model behaviour . . .

Here we look at the best and funniest creations.

WENGER’S COAT

Arsene Wenger may have got his coat, but the iconic garment will stay with fans forever
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Arsene Wenger may have got his coat, but the iconic garment will stay with fans forever

Are you worried you’ll have withdrawal symptoms next season without seeing Arsene Wenger’s favourite coat? Why not get this keep-sake model.

196-STICKS

England on top of the World ...winning the Cup in 1966
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England on top of the World ...winning the Cup in 1966

If you’re too young to remember England’s 1966 win, this figure will remind you of the Three Lions triumph.

HAVING A WOBBLY

The top-tier managers get tetchy on the touchline
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The top-tier managers get tetchy on the touchline

Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho’s touchline spat has been recreated here in mini-form.

KUNG-FU CANTONA

Eric Cantona stunned millions of viewers around the work with his kung-fu kick
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Eric Cantona stunned millions of viewers around the work with his kung-fu kick

The Crystal Palace fan on the receiving end of his 1995 Kung-Fu kick will not want to own this replica.

CROSSED THE LINE

Robbie Fowler getting a bit sniffy in 1999 in this off the line scene
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Robbie Fowler getting a bit sniffy in 1999 in this off the line scene

Liverpool fans will remember hero figure Robbie Fowler’s infamous line-snorting celebration.

OVERHEAD FLICK

What a goal that was, Wayne Rooney's bicycle kick for Man Utd
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What a goal that was, Wayne Rooney's bicycle kick for Man UtdCredit: COPYRIGHT, 2006

Wayne Rooney’s famous overhead kick in 2011 for Man United has been immortalised here.

HAND OF GOD

Diego Maradona's 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup is now being turned into a sport drama
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Diego Maradona's 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup is now being turned into a sport drama

You might use your finger to flick goals in Subbuteo but this Maradona is using his hand.

DENTIST’S CHAIR

England legend Gazza is having a blast on the Euro '96 pitch
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England legend Gazza is having a blast on the Euro '96 pitch

This work of art of Paul Gascoigne’s iconic Euro 96 goal celebration against Scotland is almost as good as the goal itself

LOST HIS HEAD

Zinedine Zidane headbutts Marco Materazzi after having locked horns verbally
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Zinedine Zidane headbutts Marco Materazzi after having locked horns verbally

Even Zinedine Zidane’s moment of madness when he saw World Cup final red against Italy in 2006 has been created.

GOT ME BY THE BALLS

Vinie Jones gets a grip ...of Gazza's goolies
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Vinie Jones gets a grip ...of Gazza's goolies

Paul Gascoigne will not want to be reminded of Vinnie Jones’ 1988 grab at his private parts

ROLY-POLY GOALIE

Sutton reserve goalkeeper Wayne Shaw left everyone pie-eyed during the FA Cup match against Arsenal
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Sutton reserve goalkeeper Wayne Shaw left everyone pie-eyed during the FA Cup match against Arsenal

Even Sutton United’s reserve goalkeeper eating a pie last year in the dugout is now a figure of fun.

LAST MINUTE CREATION

Sergio Aguero's 94th minute goal won Manchester City the Premier League
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Sergio Aguero's 94th minute goal won Manchester City the Premier League

Man City’s Sergio Aguero’s 94th minute 2012 winner made him a legendary Blues figure.

ICONIC FIGURES

Football legends Booby Moore and Pele made history at the 1970 World Cup
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Football legends Booby Moore and Pele made history at the 1970 World Cup

Booby Moore’s famous embrace with Pele has stood the test of time.

HOW RUUD?!

The 'Battle of Old Trafford' could have been a real battle
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The 'Battle of Old Trafford' could have been a real battle

Arsenal defender Martin Keown let Man United striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy know what he thought when he missed a last minute penalty in 2003.

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Columbian goalkeeper Rene Higuita stunned Wembley when he performed this 1995 scorpion kick.

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